The Department of Environmental Quality implements Oregon’s environmental laws though its rules and related programs. Throughout each year, we propose rules that define how the public and industry interact with the environment in an effort to benefit the economy, human habitation, and the preservation of natural areas.

To those ends, we seek public involvement during the rule development process by conducting information meetings, holding public hearings, establishing advisory committee meetings, and inviting public comment.

The list below includes proposed rules or rules the Environmental Quality Commission recently adopted. Click on the specific rule to view information about any advisory committee activity, Notice of Rulemaking, comment deadlines and hearings.